Monday, December 08, 2014

"It's the Holiday season but Mary really isn't inthe mood even though Albert (the family dog)is trying to entertain her by dancing and smokinghis pipe! "With my warped sense of humor...I like this one! I paint the canvas and thenadd images, objects, cloth etc. This onehas some old jewelry and the black and whiteon the floor and wood frame is cloth.Comes ready to hang!

Tuesday, December 02, 2014

CLICK HERE to see more in my Etsy ShopIf you love animals, you might enjoy this one~ Colorful images create a 3D look into "Evolution of the Mammals".First it is sealed shut and then, using delicate knives,scissors, and tweezers,I carve into into the book, one page at a time, to reveal its hidden treasures.Nothing
is moved from its original location in the book. It takes a lot of
time, patience and a steady hand but the end result is a detailed 3D
view of the inside and "new" life to an old outdated and unwanted book.
A clear glass panel is placed under the front cover to protect it
from the elements. There is a notched hanger on the back so it can be
hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.

I love books! This is about the old outdated and unwanted books that even the bookstores won't take. You know the ones... the yard sale, thrift store, can't sell books.Like most of you... I have them and decided to give them new life.It takes a very steady hand and lots of time & patience but I really enjoy the adventure.

Monday, December 01, 2014

I met a lot of interesting characters when I lived in Colorado.
Sam is a very skilled cowboy. He lives in a 2500 acre wilderness area
high in the Colorado mountains,located near an old gold mining town.
All paintings have sides painted black and come ready to hang.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Being a very smart little boy that did not like onions.Text in piece reads: " He was clearly trying to find new ways to not eat onions "

A shadow box collage / assemblage. Contains vintage pics, wooden letter blocks and a handmade cloth stuffed carrot !Sealed
in wood box frame behind glass. There is a hook on back for hanging or
it can sit on a shelf or table. Recycled materials. A unique one of a
kind~

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Colorful images create a 3D look into "Earth's Amazing Animals".First it is sealed shut and then, using delicate knives,scissors, and tweezers,I carve into into the book, one page at a time, to reveal its hidden treasures.Nothing
is moved from its original location in the book. It takes a lot of
time, patience and a steady hand but the end result is a detailed 3D
view of the inside and "new" life to an old outdated and unwanted book.
A clear glass panel is placed under the front cover to protect it
from the elements. There is a notched hanger on the back so it can be
hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.

I love books! This is about the old outdated and unwanted books that even the bookstores won't take. You know the ones... the yard sale, thrift store, can't sell books.Like most of you... I have them and decided to give them new life.It takes a very steady hand and lots of time & patience but I really enjoy the adventure.CLICK HERE to see my Etsy Shop

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Here's a bit of fun. It certainly tells a story but I will leave it up to you

to determine what that is :)

This is a very old cigar box (cigars @ 5 cents). I
used cloth,vintage pics and wood. In the close up image you can also
see a few old bits that I found while metal detecting.... includes a
tiny purse, a question mark & a small white & red star, all
jewelry pieces. There is also a red poker chip and small wooden game
piece. Hooks & wire on back for hanging. A unique one of a kind~

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

"Old Blue Ball Jar" - sold
painting on canvas - 12"x 12"I just completed a large 12 x 12" painting requested by one of my patrons.
They had purchased one of my paintings of an old glass jar and wanted to know if I could revisit one I had previously sold and create a similar one for them as a companion piece.
Always luv to do commissions so if you have an idea or favorite of mine you would like revisited just let me know~

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

This is a fun "Peter and the Wolf" piece for a client who gave me a lot of freedom to create and surprise her. She plays the french horn, loves the Peter and the Wolf music,humor,animals and fantasy.

The wolf can sit on the box frame or stand. The box is an 8"squarethat was suppose to be for a shelf on the wall. The forest in the boxare branches from my tree and I inserted a little boy playingthe french horn. A painting on canvas creates the background.

If the wolf is sitting on the base, it can hang on the wall. I really had a lot of fun doing this piece and I am happy to say..... she loved it!!

Thursday, October 09, 2014

Colorful images,diagrams and words create a 3D look into "The Age of Kings".First it is sealed shut and then, using delicate knives,scissors, and tweezers,I carve into into the book, one page at a time, to reveal its hidden treasures.Nothing
is moved from its original location in the book. It takes a lot of
time, patience and a steady hand but the end result is a detailed 3D
view of the inside and "new" life to an old outdated and unwanted book.
A clear glass panel is placed under the front cover to protect it
from the elements. There is a notched hanger on the back so it can be
hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.

I love books! This is about the old outdated and unwanted books that even the bookstores won't take. You know the ones... the yard sale, thrift store, can't sell books.Like most of you... I have them and decided to give them new life.It takes a very steady hand and lots of time & patience but I really enjoy the adventure.CLICK HERE to see MORE in my Etsy Shop

Friday, September 26, 2014

"Old & Rusty" - sold
painting on canvas - 18"x 18"I just completed a large 18 x 18" painting requested by a new client.
They had seen a pic of a smaller painting of an old Ford that I did a
couple years ago and wanted to know if I could do a larger one like it
but they wanted it to be a bit rusty and look like it was sitting out in
some tall grass. This is what I came up with.
Always luv to do commissions so if you have an idea or favorite of mine you would like revisited just let me know~

Monday, September 22, 2014

"Collectibles"9.25" x 11.25"x 3/4" Book ArtDefinitely a unique ONE OF A KIND 3D work of art!

If
you have ever been interested in old things that people collect you
will enjoy the wide variety of images revealed in the "Encyclopedia of
Collectibles".First it is sealed shut and then, using delicate knives,scissors, and tweezers,I carve into into the book, one page at a time, to reveal its hidden treasures.Nothing
is moved from its original location in the book. It takes a lot of
time, patience and a steady hand but the end result is a detailed 3D
view of the inside and "new" life to an old outdated and unwanted book.
A clear glass panel is placed under the front cover to
protect it from the elements. There is a notched hanger on the back so
it can be hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.

I love books! This is about the old outdated and unwanted books that even the bookstores won't take. You know the ones... the yard sale, thrift store, can't sell books.Like most of you... I have them and decided to give them new life.It takes a very steady hand and lots of time & patience but I really enjoy the adventure.Click here to see MORE Details and pics of this art in my etsy shop

"Angel of Creativity" - soldmixed media sculpture - 7.5" tall x 4" WThis is definitely a One of a Kind!

A very special little angel for the creative artist.A unique one of a kind sculpture made from found objects anda hand sculpted head from paperclay with no molds used.Body is one of my old paintbrushes. Has a large brooch thatI found while metal detecting and a few other bits of jewelry.Vintage button and leather & lace wings.Hand painted with fine detail and varnished for protection.She hangs on the wall.SEE MORE sculptures HERE

Monday, September 08, 2014

This is a book sculpture about Mammals.
I sealed it shut and carved to in order to upcycle and create
a "new" way of seeing an old outdated and unwanted book.
It takes a lot of time, patience and a steady hand going just one
page at a time to reveal its hidden treasures. Nothing is moved from
its original location in the book.
When completed, it is sealed to protect it from the elements and can
be hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.
I love books and I hope you enjoy this new medium!

Thursday, September 04, 2014

Colorful images and diagrams fill this book about the human body.First it is sealed shut and then, using delicate knives,scissors, and tweezers,I carve into into the book, one page at a time, to reveal its hidden treasures.Nothing
is moved from its original location in the book. It takes a lot of
time, patience and a steady hand but the end result is a detailed 3D
view of the inside and "new" life to an old outdated and unwanted book.A
clear sturdy acrylic panel is placed under the front cover to protect
it from the elements. There is a notched hanger on the back so it can be
hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.

I love books! This is about the old outdated and unwanted books that eventhe bookstores won't take. You know the ones... the yard sale, thrift store, can't sell books.Like most of you... I have them and decided to give them new life.It takes a very steady hand and lots of time & patience but I really enjoy the adventure.

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